Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you plan to study Ocean Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas A&M University-College Station is located in College Station, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 63 ocean engineering degrees were granted at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-College Station
Distance learning is available at Texas A&M University-College Station. Of 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Ocean Engineering Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-College Station’s Ocean Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 5 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 5 |
Earnings for Ocean Engineering Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Those who finish Texas A&M University-College Station’s Ocean Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,260 |
| 2 years | $65,874 |
| 3 years | $72,354 |
| 4 years | $85,953 |
| 5 years | $94,615 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Ocean Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station report median earnings of $85,953, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Ocean Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Ocean Engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Ocean Engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 24% women (15) and 76% men (48).
Ocean Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 47 bachelor’s ocean engineering degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 26% were women (12) and 74% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ocean Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 36% of Ocean Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 23%.*
Ocean Engineering Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 6 master’s ocean engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ocean Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Ocean Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, below the national average of 25%.*
Ocean Engineering Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 10 doctoral ocean engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ocean Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Ocean Engineering Concentrations at Texas A&M University-College Station
The Ocean Engineering program at Texas A&M University-College Station offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Ocean Engineering | 63 |
Best-Paid Careers for Ocean Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Ocean Engineering program at Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Ocean Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Robotics Engineers | $72,925 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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